War in Israel: The Hostage Situation

72 hours after the deadly surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, Jen Psaki brings you an update on the unfolding crisis, including the threat by Hamas to execute the kidnapped Israeli hostages and the latest on the skirmishes at Israel’s border with Lebanon. She’s joined by John Kirby, the National Security Council's Coordinator for Strategic Communications, to talk about those developments and the possibility that the Biden Administration will assist in resolving the hostage crisis. Later, Former CIA Director John Brennan analyzes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s remarks today and how the war might escalate. Additionally, Abbey Onn speaks to Jen about the five members of her family who were taken hostage by Hamas and Jason Rezaian joins to discuss the American citizens who are likely among the captives. Finally, Jen speaks to Senator Tim Kaine about how Congress can break the partisan deadlock to aid Israel. 

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